For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,947 students in 19808, DE.
The top-ranked public high schools in 19808, DE are Dickinson (John) School and Mckean (Thomas) High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19808 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 19808, DE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19808 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mckean (Thomas) High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19808, DE Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickinson (John) School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Mckean (Thomas) High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mckennan's Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5520
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5520
Gr: 9-12 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 19808, DE?
The top-ranked public high schools in 19808, DE include Dickinson (John) School and Mckean (Thomas) High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19808?
2 public high schools are located in 19808.
What is the racial composition of students in 19808?
19808 public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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